OB / GYN Coder / Provider Educator

Position Overview

Responsible for the accurate and compliant coding of inpatient, outpatient, and professional OB / GYN encounters. This position serves as a key liaison between coding, clinical, and compliance departments ensuring that all documentation and coding practices meet regulatory and payer requirements. The role also includes providing ongoing education to OB / GYN providers and clinical staff on documentation quality, coding updates, and best practices to optimize compliance and reimbursement.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Coding and Documentation Review :

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for all OB / GYN-related inpatient and outpatient encounters, including deliveries, surgeries, procedures, and E / M services.
• Apply knowledge of global obstetric coding, cesarean and vaginal deliveries, postpartum care, and gynecologic surgeries (., hysterectomy, laparoscopic procedures).
• Review provider documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy before code assignment.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to resolve documentation or coding discrepancies.
• Validate coding accuracy in accordance with UHDDS, CMS, and hospital coding guidelines.

Provider Education & Training :

Auditing & Compliance :

Collaboration & Communication :

Education, Training and Previous Experience Requirements

Education :

Certification (Required) :

Experience :

Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in the Position

Job Related Physical Abilities an Individual Needs in Order to Perform the Job in a Satisfactory Manner

Work Environment

Expectations

This section explains specific expectations for this position and may be in addition to those expectations identified through a performance appraisal process.